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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
7
Detroit defeated an opponent 10 to 2 while St. Louis beat a flexekind 6 to 2. Washington lost 4 to 3 as Boston edged another scheduled game.
In the American Association AV Lewisville 1 at St Paul 2 Pulden 5 Kansas City 6 Indianapolis 5 Minneapolis 1. In the International League Richmond 0 Newark 3 Montreal 5 Toronto 2 Rochester 1 Buffalo 7 Baltimore 8 Providence 3 1.
Mrs. Mary Webber, deaf since seventeen, was in Colfax when a fierce electrical storm struck a telephone pole outside the Runavan house. The bolt cracked a metal chip into the telephone, injuring Miss Runovan’s right eye and shocking Mrs Webber into temporary stupefaction before she recovered.
Residents in Millerstown faced a disrupted water supply after officials traced contamination to crabs entering the watercourse near the head of the intake. Investigators worked for hours to identify the source and restore safe flow.
Maneielik Sept 13 The judge says there is insufficient evidence to convict Romeo Smith on the charge of finding liquor for a trek. Ralph S. Mercury, City Judge, notes the acquittal and the delicate beer deal report.
George Whitted smiles and fans him for the Phillies as he bats around .280 and shines in the outfield. A six year veteran, he began with a small pro club at Wadesboro Missouri, joined the St. Louis Nationals in 1912, played 1914 with Boston, and last season moved to Philadelphia and appeared in the World Series under Pat Moran against the Red Sox.
George Johnson and James Hill aged 12 faced an affray charge and were paroled to their parents for good behavior. John Jones and James Lewis, both colored, were charged with assault on females and had judgment suspended on payment of costs.
Rev M T Plyer pastor of Grace Methodist church has returned home after several days away and will lead the regular midweek prayer meeting tonight. A large turnout of church members and Sunday School attendees is hoped for.
Baseball results show Brooklyn 6 over Pittsburgh 1, New York 3 over Cincinnati 2, Philadelphia 4 over St. Louis 3, and Chicago 3 over Boston 0. Chicago was swept in the double header.
Fearing the girl's mother and a prior Washington rumor, Lacy H. Fitzgerald aged 21 and Cecile B. Steel aged 17 from Vesuvius Virginia traveled 160 miles to Frederick Maryland to seek a marriage license. They married at the United Brethren Church after meeting Rev. L. H. Nummelbaugh.
Washington reports on changes to the 1916 cotton futures law. The act reenacts the 1914 act with amendments including new section 6A optional contracts and altered tax treatment, plus expanded secretary power in classifying cotton for delivery. Regulations specify dispute procedures, sample standards, deposits, and transition rules for contracts pre and post September 1, 1916.
Berlin reports that the new Imperial Finance Minister von Rodern has failed to secure an agreement with the Federal Government on Imperial monopolies. The cigarette monopoly meets strong Saxon opposition as Dresden hosts over half the industry. Saxony plans a separate electricity monopoly to protect revenues.
The Japanese cruiser Kasagi, built in 1898 in Philadelphia, wrecked on rocks off Point Shiokuchi while racing to aid a stranded steamer under naval charter. The crew escaped. Kasagi is breaking up. Kasagi and sister ship Chitose had recently served as training vessels.
Dated health tip urges drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims cleansing of stomach liver kidneys and bowels, reducing toxins and improving overall vitality, value described as inexpensive and nearly tasteless.
The Hananputt Banking and Loan Association by attorney C D Weeks announces a foreclosure sale on September 15 1916 at 12 m at the New Hanover County Court House. The property is a Lot No 4 in Block 65 described as part of the western half, located in the City of Wilmington North Carolina, with the deed dated February 25 1914 and recorded in Book 76 Page 206.
Effective Monday September 11 1916 Southern Railway shortens the Winston Salem Beaufort Moorehead City Pullman Sleeping Car line to Winston Salem Goldsboro. The car leaves Winston Salem 850 p m and arrives Goldsboro next morning. return departs Goldsboro 1035 p m arriving Winston Salem next morning. Greensboro Raleigh line continues. For details contact J O Jones Raleigh NC. The Southern Serves the South.
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